Bangladesh vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
Bangladesh
2.4%
in 2023
South Africa
2.5%
in 2024
Bangladesh rank
56th
South Africa rank
55th
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.5% against 2.4% in Bangladesh, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Bangladesh has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 55th of 77 countries.
Bangladesh has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | Bangladesh |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | Bangladesh |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Bangladesh or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.5% against 2.4% in Bangladesh as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Bangladesh and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- Bangladesh ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 55th of 77 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.